THE BBC has addressed Freddie Flintoff’s horror Top Gear crash as the show was pushed back in a last minute schedule shake up.
The hit motoring show’s Christmas Special was supposed to air at 8pm tonight.
The BBC has addressed Freddie Flintoff’s horror crash on Top Gear after Sunday’s show had a last minute schedule shake up
The Christmas Special was delayed by 20 minutes due to the World Cup final
It was filmed before Freddie was airlifted to hospital after he was injured while behind the wheel of a car as he filmed the BBC show at an aerodrome.
However, with the World Cup final between Argentina and France going to extra time and then penalties, the programme had to be delayed by 20 minutes.
Addressing the situation, the channel’s announcer said: “First on BBC One, later than billed and filmed before Freddie’s recent accident, time for new Top Gear and we really should tell the guys about Argentina.”
Freddie, 45, was injured on Tuesday last week when cast and crew were at the Dunsfold Aerodrome in Surrey.
Those close to the dad-of-four have said his injuries were “not life-threatening”, despite his worrying hospital dash.
A spokesman for the show has revealed that the incident is now being “fully investigated”.
The show’s statement read: “Our primary concern is and has been for the welfare of Freddie – as well as the Top Gear team.
“All health and safety procedures were followed on site and the incident is now being fully investigated, in line with standard policy and practice.”
A BBC spokesperson said earlier this week: “Freddie was injured in an accident at the Top Gear test track this morning – with crew medics attending the scene immediately.
“He has been taken to hospital for further treatment and we will confirm more details in due course.”
A source told The Celeb Report: “Freddie is in hospital after a crash on Top Gear.
“He was driving on the track as normal. He wasn’t going at high speeds – it was just an accident that could happen to anyone.
“All the usual health and safety measures were in place for filming too.
“Freddie was taken to hospital by air ambulance shortly afterwards.
“His injuries are not life-threatening and he is receiving treatment.”
Freddie was injured filming a different episode on Tuesday last week
Top Gear airs on BBC One and is available on BBC iPlayer.
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